Upton Property on the Path to Protection
Posted
Monday, August 8, 2022 - 02:08 PM
A 94-acre wooded property on the Upton-Grafton line will soon be permanently protected, thanks to a collaborative conservation effort.
The Mechanic Street property includes a vernal pool and intermittent streams. It is located near Upton State Forest and other conserved lands that form an important wildlife corridor.
SVT assisted a group of Upton residents in raising $150,000 for the project, a milestone they achieved in July. The Town will use these funds, along with Community Preservation Act funds and a contribution from SVT, to purchase the property this fall. SVT will hold a conservation restriction on the land.
Thank you—and congratulations—to everyone who participated in this effort.